PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Forty Six & 2 . Saunders has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the Name as his entrance music. John Saunders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harrikari
vs
Saunders

193 cm
30
199 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

190 cm
26
178 lbs
14 - 0 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jari Harrikari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 2, fighting out of London, John Saunders!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saunders is looking to chop away at Harrikari's legs.
Harrikari misses with a head kick.
Saunders lands with a nice body punch.
Saunders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrikari.
Harrikari misses with a hook.
Harrikari tries to clinch up.
Harrikari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrikari tries to clinch there but Saunders circles away.
Saunders looks for the body kick but Harrikari saw that one coming.
Saunders checks a low kick from Harrikari.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Harrikari moved away.
Saunders throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders throws a leg kick which misses Harrikari's front leg but catches the back leg as Harrikari tries to avoid it.
Saunders cracks Harrikari with an open hand slap.

Harrikari is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Harrikari misses the target.
Oh Harrikari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrikari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saunders's sensitive parts.
Harrikari seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari digs a good body shot into Saunders's ribs.
Saunders avoids the head kick by Harrikari.
Harrikari walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saunders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrikari throws a looping overhand right but Saunders ducks down to avoid it.
Harrikari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saunders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Harrikari clinches with his opponent.
Saunders avoids a wild elbow strike from Harrikari.
Saunders throws an elbow but it misses.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Harrikari controls his hands.
Harrikari tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders tries to work over Harrikari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrikari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrikari tries to break free but Saunders pushes him back against the cage.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is trying to break the clinch but Harrikari has him pressed against the cage.
Harrikari throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Harrikari.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Harrikari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Harrikari.
Harrikari blocks an uppercut.

Harrikari has hold of one of Saunders's legs. Saunders is fighting the takedown attempt but Harrikari gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saunders wants to stand and escape but Harrikari is having none of it.
Saunders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrikari!
Harrikari is squirming around, avoiding Saunders's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders controlling the pace for now.
Harrikari working to try and regain half guard.
Saunders is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Harrikari holds on to Saunders as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Saunders controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saunders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harrikari kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Saunders.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saunders looks to land a right hand but Harrikari moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Saunders dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saunders throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saunders wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harrikari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harrikari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saunders scores with a jab.
Harrikari just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrikari shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harrikari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saunders throws a body kick that misses
and Harrikari finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Saunders misses with a kick to the body.
Harrikari throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Harrikari looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A leg kick checked by Saunders.
Harrikari misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saunders is out of range and Harrikari settles back down.
Harrikari closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Harrikari pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jari Harrikari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrikari throws a low kick but Saunders moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Saunders.

Harrikari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saunders, pushing him back against the cage.
Harrikari missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrikari obliges.
Good body shot from Saunders.
Saunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrikari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrikari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrikari blocks the elbow strike.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
Saunders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Jari Harrikari has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saunders blocks it with crossed arms.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrikari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrikari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrikari blocks the elbow strike.
Harrikari avoiding damage as Saunders throws knees to the body.
Harrikari works on Saunders's body with a couple of short punches.
Harrikari stalling the fight.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Harrikari.
Harrikari misses with some punches.

Harrikari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrikari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrikari is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
John Saunders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harrikari thows a leg kick but Saunders checks it
and Saunders counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrikari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders thows a body kick. Harrikari tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harrikari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harrikari.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harrikari blocks a jab.
Harrikari tries a low kick but Saunders avoids it.
Harrikari lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harrikari throws a leg kick that misses.
Saunders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrikari shoots in looking for a takedown but Saunders manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harrikari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harrikari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
Saunders lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Harrikari or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders which made him look bad.
Saunders takes a swing at Harrikari's ribcage but misses.
Harrikari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrikari is just out of range.
Saunders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrikari.
John Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saunders lands with a straight right. Harrikari didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harrikari darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saunders takes a swing at Harrikari's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders misses with a right hand
and Harrikari counters with an inside leg kick.
Saunders lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Harrikari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice cross by Saunders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Saunders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jari Harrikari's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Saunders lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Harrikari.
Harrikari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saunders walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harrikari.
Saunders throws a hook but Harrikari blocks it.
Harrikari connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrikari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saunders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrikari lands a nice hook to Saunders's body. Saunders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saunders throws a body punch but Harrikari moves out of range.
Harrikari scores with a push kick.
Harrikari avoids the head kick by Saunders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrikari throws the left hand but Saunders avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saunders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrikari. Harrikari obviously looking to wear him down.
Saunders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saunders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Harrikari misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Saunders blocks the leg kick.
Harrikari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saunders. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saunders moves out of range as Harrikari strikes.
Saunders thuds his shin into the meat of Harrikari's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Harrikari with an uppercut!
Saunders fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrikari on the side of the head.
Harrikari is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
Saunders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harrikari throws a series of punches but Saunders moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrikari slips under a jab.
Saunders motions for Harrikari to come forward. Saunders throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrikari tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saunders pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrikari throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Harrikari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Harrikari misses with a left hand
and Saunders counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrikari wants to land a leg kick but Saunders is out of range.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Harrikari moves away and avoids it.
Harrikari throws a low kick, looking for Saunders's leg but Saunders calmly moves out of range.
Saunders misses with a head kick.
Saunders misses with a low kick.
Saunders throws a lazy head kick
and Harrikari counters with a left and a right that stings Saunders.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrikari misses with a low kick.
Saunders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrikari. That did some damage!
Saunders throws the kick towards the body but Harrikari avoids it.
Saunders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrikari throws out the jab.
Saunders motions for Harrikari to come forward. Saunders throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Saunders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saunders cracks a nice hook into Harrikari's ribs.
Harrikari throws the kick towards the body but Saunders avoids it.
Saunders tries to work over Harrikari's front leg with a kick but Harrikari checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harrikari lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saunders has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saunders and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saunders. That's going to slow Harrikari down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harrikari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrikari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saunders counters with a low kick, right behind Harrikari 's knee.
Saunders takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harrikari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrikari.
Harrikari steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saunders. That one must have hurt.
Harrikari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrikari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harrikari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saunders. Harrikari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saunders pounces like a tiger and cracks Harrikari with a vicious hook! Harrikari is down but not out! Saunders follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Saunders!
John Saunders is the new middleweight champion!
As John Saunders got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I will enjoy this epic moment for now, and I hope to continue this streak. But more challenges have come on my path... Me and my big mouth...'.